Since its foundation in 1986, Thompson Construction Group, Inc. has grown from a small, local company into one of the largest privately held companies based in South Carolina. Our diverse services portfolio includes capital projects, power services, maintenance services, disaster recovery, hydro consulting and commercial construction. We believe in investing in our employees to help them reach their professional goals, as well as their personal goals. Thompson promotes a work environment that fosters learning, leadership, and development along with a safety culture that never waivers. Thompson is headquartered in Sumter, South Carolina with offices spanning the United States, primarily southeast and central United States.

Position Description

Responsible for planning, allocating, managing and assigning duties related to welding, pipe insulation, steam fitting, cutting and brazing to subordinates and all those individuals who are appointed to carry on these tasks. Responsible for analyzing work orders and blueprints to determine the need for supplies and sequence of operations required.

Job Responsibilities

• Determine sequence of installations by reading plans and working drawings.
  Supervise pipefitting crew in safe installation and assembly of all aspects of piping systems.
• Perform material inventories.
• Inspect work in progress and completed work to insure conformance to specifications and local codes.
• Make, repair and maintain the welding equipment used in the welding processes.
• Work efficiently and completing work within the deadline.
• Train workers in operation of equipment.
• Other duties as assigned.

Job Qualifications

• 5-7 years of related work experience and/or equivalent combination of education and experience.
• Must be able to TIG and stick weld on stainless and/or carbon (pipe size and material welded varies per site).
• Must pass required weld tests (varies per site).
• Must be willing to work outside craft.
• Must be able to read, write and communicate clearly with supervisor/co-workers and understand direction from supervisor.
• Utilize basic math and a calculator to solve geometric problems associated with Instrument Fitting.
• May be required to work outside and be subject to severe weather as well.
• Must be able to climb, bend, twist, stand and reach repetitively, operate moving equipment and work in hot/cold/damp/cramped environments.
• Ability to lift up to 50 pounds required.
• Candidate may be required to pass a drug test and criminal background check based on job location/requirements.

Benefits

• We strive to provide a competitive compensation and benefits package. This includes but is not limited to medical, dental, vision, life insurance, 401(k), wellness programs and career development.

Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.